Content Area Leadership Teams

Meeting Schedules, 2017-2018

Content Area Leadership Teams

Meeting Schedules, 2017-2018

Building Leadership Capacity

Our Education & Learning content area consultants facilitate meetings throughout the year for district teacher-leaders in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Participants in these networks collaborate to share new ideas and content related updates; learn the latest instructional and assessment strategies; plan professional learning activities; and take information back to their districts. See descriptions and details below for each area.

English Language Arts

ELA Leadership meetings are an opportunity for Literacy Leaders from across Genesee and Lapeer Counties to come together to share ideas, work on projects, collaborate, and deepen their understanding of English Language Arts. Lunch is on your own, there is no cost, but pre-registration is required by emailing mwing@geneseeisd.org.

Erwin L. Davis Education Center, 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, MI 48507

Mathematics Leadership Teams

The Mathematics Leadership Team focus during the past three years was very strategic - a deep understanding of the Common Core, creating quality math units/lessons, and experiencing research-based strategies for improving classroom instruction. We will continue this work into the upcoming school year. At each meeting, we focus on a different math domain/conceptual category from the Common Core.

Our Team Purpose: The Mathematics Leadership Team will participate in research-informed professional development experiences with the purpose of sustaining improved mathematics achievement.

The meetings will provide networking opportunities for members who serve as representative of their district.

Secondary Math Leadership Meetings

Tuesday, Nov. 21st, 8am-3pm

Erwin L. Davis Education Center, 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, MI 48507

Science Leadership Teams

Science classroom teachers - to ensure successful transition and implementation of new science standards, building county-wide leadership is essential! Participants will have up-to-date information regarding science education and the NGSS, while increasing the science leadership within your district. Leaders will be expected to disseminate information to teachers in their building/district and lead them in collaborative work. Work will be shared across districts in leadership meetings to help us all move toward common goals in science instruction.

Elementary Social Studies Leadership

Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 8:30am-3:30pm

Erwin L. Davis Education Center, 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, MI 48507

Register for each date you would like to attend.Elementary teachers who are passionate about teaching students and advancing social studies education are invited to attend. During the previous school year, a small group of teachers from various districts met and found the collaboration and sharing time very beneficial in helping them improve student achievement in social studies.

During the 2017-18 school year, the collaboration will continue:

focusing on implementing the newly revised content expectations

developing summative assessments

improving formative assessment practices

increasing skills of teaching information reading

teachers will also be given an opportunity to participate in round table discussion, as each school district representative explains current initiatives and possible ways to collaborate to save time and money.

Secondary Social Studies Leadership

Thursday, Oct. 5th, 7:30am-2:30pm

Erwin L. Davis Education Center 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, MI 48507

Social Studies Department Chairpersons are invited to attend whether their position is official, unofficial, or as a result of being "voluntold". During these sessions, which will be a combination of professional development and meeting time, educators will learn about the latest social studies information and share effective instructional practices.

Topics include:

Round table discussion

Improving information reading instruction

Summative assessment development collaboration

Formative assessment process implementation ideas

Implementing effective grading practices

Time spent during these meetings is designed to increase clarity of understanding and application of effective social studies education so that all students experience high achievement.

Lunch is on your own. There is no cost but pre-registration is required.